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70c-10 · 04-07-2019, 12:32 PM

I changed the lower passenger ball joint and now the ABS light is staying on.

I cleaned up the mounting surface for the sensor to make sure it is seated properly. I have cleaned the connection where it hooks into the harness, but I am still getting it.

I assume I need a new sensor. if so, here are a couple of questions

Should I expect to change both front sensors?
If I am getting new sensors, it almost seems like I'd be better off replacing the entire assebly .. thoughts?
This is a 3rd vehicle that barely gets driven ... this next year it will probably log less than 1000 miles. Are there any budget replacement sensors or hub assemblies that you would trust?

Thanks!

**hatzie** · 04-07-2019, 06:10 PM

If the wheel bearings are OK and they have less than 150,000 miles on em I'd just replace the sensor.

SKF or Timken wheel bearings are the way to go. Nothing else seems to last other than GM $$$$ parts. If the Timken box says Made in China on it get the SKF.

**AussieinNC** · 04-11-2019, 09:28 PM

Make sure plug on ABS sensor is connected....

Remove positive battery cable for one minute then reattach...

Take it for a quick drive...should go out....unless its a bad sensor...

70c-10 · 04-17-2019, 05:40 AM

thanks guys. I figured out that I wasn't getting a signal from the ABS sensor.

I have access to a 2005 silverado that will likely become a parts truck (lots of rust). I pulled one frame that and after a short drive, the light is off now!

Thanks!

04-07-2019, 12:32 PM	#1
70c-10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: redlands, ca Posts: 112	02 Tahoe - change ball joint, now getting ABS light I changed the lower passenger ball joint and now the ABS light is staying on. I cleaned up the mounting surface for the sensor to make sure it is seated properly. I have cleaned the connection where it hooks into the harness, but I am still getting it. I assume I need a new sensor. if so, here are a couple of questions Should I expect to change both front sensors? If I am getting new sensors, it almost seems like I'd be better off replacing the entire assebly .. thoughts? This is a 3rd vehicle that barely gets driven ... this next year it will probably log less than 1000 miles. Are there any budget replacement sensors or hub assemblies that you would trust? Thanks! __________________ 6 in a row, makes it go!!! My Car '88 SWB Daily Driver

04-07-2019, 06:10 PM	#2
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,913	Re: 02 Tahoe - change ball joint, now getting ABS light If the wheel bearings are OK and they have less than 150,000 miles on em I'd just replace the sensor. SKF or Timken wheel bearings are the way to go. Nothing else seems to last other than GM $$$$ parts. If the Timken box says Made in China on it get the SKF. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

04-11-2019, 09:28 PM	#3
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,155	Re: 02 Tahoe - change ball joint, now getting ABS light Make sure plug on ABS sensor is connected.... Remove positive battery cable for one minute then reattach... Take it for a quick drive...should go out....unless its a bad sensor... __________________ Family and country before all others... 2006 Chevy Silverado (Daily Driver) 2012 Chevy Equinox

04-17-2019, 05:40 AM	#4
70c-10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: redlands, ca Posts: 112	Re: 02 Tahoe - change ball joint, now getting ABS light thanks guys. I figured out that I wasn't getting a signal from the ABS sensor. I have access to a 2005 silverado that will likely become a parts truck (lots of rust). I pulled one frame that and after a short drive, the light is off now! Thanks! __________________ 6 in a row, makes it go!!! My Car '88 SWB Daily Driver



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